Perc (Plant Environmental Research Center)

This was nice

Quiet are to get away from it all for a bit. The flowering crabs are in full bloom now. Made for a nice stop and visit.

Lovely gardens with peaceful surroundings (and it is free)

These are not far from the Annual Flower Trial Gardens and are set in a relaxing venue. There is a gazebo where you can meditate or relax. The water fountains are charming. I fell in love with the cli...

Gardening Research In Action

This set of gardens, down the street a ways from the better known Annual Flower Trial Gardens, is focused on plant breeding and evaluation in the local climatic conditions. While part is laid out in ...

Free gardens open year round

Perennial Environmental Research Center is a hidden gem. Want to get ideas for what works in Colorado gardens? Then swing by, anytime & any day. You can also stroll thru an arboretum at the same lo...

Interesting excursion

My first visit to PERC was fantastic. If you want to observe a wide variety of plants, this is for you. There were plants whose leaves shriveled up at the touch, mango trees, beautiful orchids, and al...